Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

"Still hanging around? Planning to ring in the New Year in the parking lot?" Andre called out as he walked over, fresh from washing up, only to find the sisters still deep in conversation.

The moment he spoke, both sisters straightened up like soldiers.

Even Leo jumped at Andre's voice, snapping to attention and hastily ending his call.

Anya was startled too. She pouted, eyes darting around guiltily before sneaking a look at her boyfriend.

The parking lot was nearly empty, making the awkward silence even more noticeable.

Noah stood behind Andre and shot Mia a playful salute, as if to say, "Good luck."

"Go wash up and get yourselves home!" Andre barked.

He was honestly exasperated. He'd shown up expecting to lay down the law, maybe even send someone packing, but instead, not only did these two avoid trouble-they'd actually made progress.

All that effort to keep secrets, but the tiniest clue—a familiar silhouette, a whiff of perfume, one little "hmm"-was enough for Andre to see right through them.

He'd barely taken two steps when Mia called out, "Babe~"

Andre knew that tone by heart. Whenever she got cutesy like that, it meant she wanted something. He sighed, turning back. "What now?"

space is too tight. Molly can't

glanced at his sister, who couldn't even meet his eyes. When they'd parked earlier, the spot next to theirs was empty. Now, someone had boxed them

and she was too shy to

look and

or not, Andre still had to

and held

keys with both hands, looking like

was so tight anyone else would've just given up-Andre, though, squeezed in, tried twice, and got

Mia was already by his side, clappin like he'd just won gold.

shut the car door, and Mia instantly latched onto

Andre: "..."

shake her off, but Mia

"Where's Henry?" Andre asked.

of his arm right away. "Maplewood Estates. Nothing to do with

off to pick up

the driver's seat, grinning as he started

let out a breath she'd been holding. "Oh mi god,

car driving away, muttering,